Cool Times Podcast

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Cool Times podcast! This week, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by the industry expert Carson Miller, a true friend of the show and an integral part of the Assured Partners team. Carson's journey into the world of insurance and risk management is not just a career, but a passion that runs in his DNA. Tune in as they dive into the captivating wor...

In this exciting episode, hosts Jenna and Vince Free are joined by Christopher Ware, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives at NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Christopher shares insights about the upcoming I.CON Cold Storage Conference, a unique event tailored to developers, owners, and investors in the cold storage industry. Christopher Ware in...

In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Vince and Jenna Free, the dynamic duo and business partners, sit down with Jake Stefan, President at ARCO Design Build Companies Inc. As they explore all things cool about cold storage, they dive deep into Jake's journey, experiences, and insights that have shaped his successful career. Jake Stefan's inspiring journey in the cold storage industry is showc...

In this episode of Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free invite special guest Mike Jones, the President at Primus Design Services, a registered architect and the design component for Primus Builders. Mike Jones tells the listeners about his company and what he does for Primus and the industry. He also talks about the synergy of being a true design builder and the in-house capacity to do t...

In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, with special guest Peter Bartell, the co-hosts start with the sponsorship spotlight segment, thanking the sponsor Versi - Foam for their support. They then move on to talking about the origins of the podcast and the CEBA executive board meeting, where the attendees strategized and talked about how to take the industry to th...

<div>On this week's episode, Vince and Jenna Free are joined by guests Doug Bowen, Business Development Manager at Solidus and Jeff Hall, Founder/CEO of Paragon Construction Consulting & Solidus to discuss their experiences in the cold storage and construction industry. Doug and Jeff explain how they got started in the cold storage industry, their first experiences in the industry, a...

Welcome to the Cool Times podcast with your Hosts Vince and Jenna Free! In this episode we are introducing our new series, Sponsorship Spotlight. Our first spotlight is on Chase Deaton, the Director of Sales for Rytec High-Performance Doors.  Chase is a legend in the industry and has been supporting Rytec for 20 years. He talks about his competitive nature and how it drives him to be successf...

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Maggie Christiansen, Regional Sales Manager at Kingspan Insulated Panels. Maggie has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Maggie shared her story of how she got into the industry, starting with her dad’s independent manufacturer's rep business. Maggie worked for her dad for 10 years prior to Kingspan hiring her as...

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Jon May, Associate Vice President, Business Development for Industrial Services at Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Jon joined Epstein in 2017, bringing with him five years of engineering and management experience for clients in the manufacturing and food processing industries. As part of the Business Development team, Jon leads our efforts to dev...

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Sam Tippmann, President and CEO of Tippmann Innovation. Sam provides the expertise of all facets of the company from initial customer contact to planning, design and implementation of refrigerated facilities, with over 3,000,000 square feet of refrigerated facility construction experience. Sam has been involved in the refrigeration and food industry his entire life....

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Scott Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer at Griffco Design/Build, Inc. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott’s role is to provide overall direction and ensure Griffco remains aligned with the client’s goals and objectives. Since he founded Griffco in 2007, the company has grown to more than 60 employees and $200 million in revenue. Scott has mo...

Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Todd Schell, Executive Vice President, Industrial Sector at Ryan Companies US, Inc. Todd brings more than three decades of experience to his role at Ryan as Executive Vice President of the Industrial market, with an extensive preconstruction and construction background. He leads a team of specialists dedicated to the planning, design and construction of distributio...

Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Dave Arnett, Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage, Inc. They talk about great experiences in the cold storage industry and Dave’s journey to becoming a Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage. USC's century of cold storage excellence in America is backboned by 42 world-class facilities across 13 states. Their purpose goes beyond industry-leading lo...

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Kate Lyle, Architect and Director of Industrial Cold & Food. Kate Lyle brings over 16 years of architectural design expertise to the Ware Malcomb team. As Director, Industrial Cold & Food, she is responsible leading the growth of Ware Malcomb’s Industrial Cold & Food Studio across the Americas. Kate is also active in the Controlled Environments Building...

On this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Hosts Vince and Jenna introduce Chris Parmele, National Sales Manager at Fastener Systems Incorporated (FSI). During Chris' college years, he played college football at Central Michigan. He has a degree in Business and a master's in athletic administration. After college, he worked at Dow Chemical for almost 20 years.  Fastener Systems Incorporated (...

Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Matthew Ott, President & CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). GCCA is a coalition of organizations including the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), Controlled Environment Builders Association (CEBA), and International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA). Collectively, these c...

In this week's episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Host Vince and Jenna interviewed Trent Lesikar, Founder/President of Axis Construction Solutions. This interview features Trent, who has Ten years of experience in business development and operational leadership roles in construction contracting services. Vince, Jenna, and Trent highlight the topics about Trent's journey and cool moments in the col...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Wes Ledford , Strategic Account Manager at The Miner Corporation. Wes is dedicated to reducing cost and increasing energy efficiency in high performance door applications. Miner is the nationally recognized leader in emergency repair service for docks, doors, glass and more. Miner eliminates high downtime costs throug...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Carl Weiland , Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Weiland, Inc. Carl represents Weiland Inc. as the national leader in doors & windows for inspected food facilities, pharmaceutical, cold storage, and cleanroom environments. They strive to make products and offer a level of support to their customers that transce...

In this special episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free , President/CEO at FREEZ Construction and Jenna Free , COO at FREEZ Construction, shared a very cool experience about Vince's invitation to play for Team USA in the Masters Inline Roller Hockey World Championships in Brunico, Italy. They also mention their interesting and great experiences in different phenomenal places in Italy. Story...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Brian King , Founder & President at A M King . Brian is a 30-year veteran who has managed the design and construction of projects in more than 20 states and in Europe, encompassing in excess of 20 million square feet of new, expanded or renovated building space. Sectors include food processing and distribution, in...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Chris Bertalan, Territory Sales Manager at All Weather Insulated Panels. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is an innovator in the design, construction and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental and economic challenges facing the North American...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Erich Klemm, Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell. Erich has 16 years of experience in the engineer-procure-construct (EPC)/design-build delivery of projects for Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and Industrial clients, and he currently serves as a Project Manager for Burns & McDonnell. Er...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Howell, Senior Project Manager at Fisher Construction Group Thermal Division. John has been in the Cold Storage Industry since 2010. He was a Territory Sales Representative at Rite Hite/Arbon Equipment Corporation from 1999 to 2010. He helped develop the FasTrax and Barrier Glider doors, which are still Rite Hite...

In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Hatters , National Sales Manager of Industrial Solutions at Jamison Door Company . John is an experienced National Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry. He is skilled in Negotiation, Management, Sales, and Sales Operations. Strong sales and management professiona...